Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7052
Title: Information Technology and SC
Long Title: Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Review of the basics of Information Technology and E-Commerce pertaining to Supply Chain Management domain.
Review the benefits of good decision making in terms of selection and use of information systems and E-Commerce within each element of the supply network.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe elements of e- commerce and systems implementation principles within their own business environment.
LO2 Discuss the various competitive advantages to be gained from the efficient use of software packages and information technologies and equipment.
LO3 Maximise the effective use of e-commerce applications in the supply network environment.
LO4 Analyse the selection process and stages of implementation of computerised systems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
 
 
Indicative Content
Computers in Business
Familiarisation with: Data Processing Systems. Decision Support Systems (DSS). Software packages, technologies and equipment.
Supply Networks and IT
Advantages of Electronic Data Interchange. E-Procurement and potential cost savings. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Case Studies of ERP.
Selection and Implementation
Selection process of computerised systems. Stages of the Implementation of a Computerised System. Competitive Advantages of E-Commerce in the Global Environment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

No Coursework
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Supplying and directing reading material. 13th Week 1.92 25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, self-study and exam preparation. 13th Week 3.69 48
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.31
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Supplying and directing reading material & providing exam feedback. 13th Week 1.92 25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, self-study and exam preparation. 13th Week 3.69 48
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.31
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon and Laudon (Prentice Hall). (2004), 'Managing the Digital Firm', Prentice Hall ,, Essex,.
  • James A. O'Brien. (1999), Management information systems, Irwin/McGraw-Hill, Boston, [ISBN: 0 07 290611-1].
  • Efraim Turban, Jay E. Aronson, Ting Peng Liang; with contributions by Richard V. McCarthy. (2005), Decision support systems and intelligent systems, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0 13 123013-1].
  • Wendy Robson. (1997), Strategic management and information systems, Pitman Publishing, London, [ISBN: 0 273 61591 2].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 2 Mandatory